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Meaning & Definition of Even in English

English

Even

Pronunciation:

/ˈiː.vən/

Part of Speech:

adjective, adverb

Meaning and Definition of Even

1. Primary Definition

Equal or in a level state.

2. Detailed Definitions

  • Definition: Used to emphasize something surprising.

    Example Sentence: She didn’t even say goodbye.

  • Definition: Equal, balanced, or level in surface.

    Example Sentence: Make sure the table is even.

  • Definition: In addition; also.

    Example Sentence: He can even cook.

  • Definition: Flat; smooth; having no roughness.

    Example Sentence: The road was long and even.

  • Definition: A term signifying numbers that are divisible by two.

    Example Sentence: The numbers 2, 4, and 6 are all even.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English even, from Old English efen; related to Old High German ewa, meaning 'even'.

Synonyms

equal | level | flat | uniform | smooth

Common Phrases and Expressions

  • even if: Regardless of the circumstances.
  • even so: In spite of that.
  • even more: To a greater extent.

Translations

  • Spanish: incluso
  • French: même
  • German: sogar
  • Russian: даже

Related Words

  • uneven: Not level or smooth; having a rough or irregular surface.
  • event: A thing that happens, especially one of importance.

Slang Meanings of even

  • Meaning: To make a situation fair or equal.

    Example Sentence: Let’s even the score.

  • Meaning: To describe something that is perfectly fine or acceptable.

    Example Sentence: It's all good, everything’s even.